Polk County Veteran Affairs

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UPDATE: The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will be deactivated on Tuesday, July 16.

The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will be activated on July 12, 2024, based on forecast temperatures from the National Weather Service.
Activation of the plan includes:
●weather amnesty at area homeless shelters,
●activation of cooling/warming centers, and
●free access to these locations on DART buses.
More detailed information and resources are available on the Polk County Emergency Management Agency’s website here:
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/our-plans/extreme-temperature-and-sheltering-resources/
The end date will be determined and published when we have the date. DART will be providing free rides to the center.

Reminder: Polk County Offices are Closed Wednesday, June 19th.

PSA: The City of Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA) is "opening the waiting list for the Public Housing rental assistance program located in Des Moines, Iowa for 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units (Family sizes larger than 2 people) From June 17, 2024 at 8 AM through August 17, 2024 5 PM

ONLY PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED – Applications can be picked up at their Administrative Office located on 2309 Euclid Ave. OR can be printed from the City of DSM website https://bit.ly/3KCwVY5 OR by mail - call 515-323-8950

*The waitlist for Royal View Manor remains open (families size 2 people or less)
**Section 8 wait list remains closed.

If special accommodations or assistance is required due to a disability, request the necessary accommodation by contacting 515-323-8950. A TDD machine is available. DMMHA also offers the Language Line for people needing interpretation services."

It's and here are this week's mobile food distributions. You can see our mobile pantry schedule several months in advance anytime at https://foodbankiowa.org/find-food/mobile-pantry-program/

ATTENTION: OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

NEXT MOBILE FOOD PANTRY WILL BE HELD JUNE 11th, 2024

Pictured below is our very own Deputy Director, Michael Mortensen at the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers annual conference in Denver, CO. Michael was presented with the National County Veterans Service Officer of the year award!
Michael your dedication, passion, and hard work have led you to this significant achievement. Congratulations on the award – you've earned it!

REMINDER: OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 21ST.

It's and here are this week's mobile food distributions. You can see our mobile pantry schedule several months in advance anytime at https://foodbankiowa.org/find-food/mobile-pantry-program/

A Central Iowa Veteran has just let us know he stopped a scam by being aware and cautious. Please make sure you are not falling prey to a scammer.

August Veterans Mobile Food Pantry

REMINDER TO ATTENDEES; WE WILL START AS SOON AS WE ARE SET-UP
*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED*

For Vietnam Veterans and anyone else that wants to attend.

WHO Ch.13 is looking for nominations for the “Salute to Veterans” segment. Follow the link to submit your nomination.

Veterans Voices Nomination Form Do you know a veteran who deserves recognition for his or her service? WHO-TV wants to recognize veterans in our area for the sacrifices they made for their fellow citizens. Just fill out the form…

IMPACT Community Action Partnership continues to accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through April 30, 2024.

Families in Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk or Warren counties interested in applying for LIHEAP should call 515-518-4770 to schedule an appointment by phone, by a home visit, or on site at an IMPACT location. Households may request an application to be mailed to them or visit www.impactcap.org/energyassistance to apply.

Attention! Offices closing at 1:30pm. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday January 16th. Stay safe!

Friday, January 12, 2024

- IMPACT services are available by phone, text, or email.
- Contact us at 515-518-4770 or [email protected].
- Food pantries and on-site offices are closed.

While road conditions have improved, some routes are still running slower than usual to stay safe. We will continue to make updates to ridedart.com/winter-delays throughout the evening.

Temps will be dipping well below freezing tonight and Polk County Emergency Management Agency, Iowa has activated their Extreme Temperature Plan. We'll begin to provide free rides to and from Polk County warming centers starting tomorrow, Jan. 10, at 12 p.m. and continue to do until temperatures rise above freezing.

A full list of shelters and connecting routes can be found here: https://bit.ly/PolkWarmingShelters

January Mobile Food Pantry has been rescheduled for January 23rd.

Our office will be closed Friday December 22nd and Monday December 25th. Resuming normal business hours Tuesday December 26th. Thank you and have a safe Holiday!

January Mobile Food Pantry CANCELLED.

Thankful for Beaverdale Nutrition! Our office staff enjoyed the teas! Opening soon!

We will re-open regular business hours Monday November 27, 2023. Have a safe and happy holiday!